SZ/OEMU/42/1/10 - Memorandum on Aluminium Alloy Armour for Jan. 13 conference, 11/1/44

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/42/1/10

Level of description

Item

Title

Memorandum on Aluminium Alloy Armour for Jan. 13 conference, 11/1/44

Date/s

1944

Quantity & Format

2 leaves

Creator

Irwin, G. R.

Scope and content

Discusses tests of various alloys to determine fragment resistance. Irwin concludes that as interest in the use of aluminium alloys for armour is on the increase, the wider choice of alloys now available should be investigated and tested. Aluminium company metallurgists and naval researchers should work closely to ensure that the navy is aware of new alloys.

SZ/OEMU/42/1/9

Covering letter attached [SZ/OEMU/42/1/10].

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/42 - [OEMU. Body armour reports]
    - SZ/OEMU/42/1 - [OEMU. Body armour reports]
      - SZ/OEMU/42/1/10 - Memorandum on Aluminium Alloy Armour for Jan. 13 conference, 11/1/44

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